The Hutchins School Information for Parents 2011.pdf

each other at all levels of the School. All students are allocatedto one of four Houses: Buckland, School, Stephens or ThoroldHouse. From Kinder to Year 8 students from all Houses mingle ina pastoral care unit under the direction of a Class Teacher (K – 6)or a Class Mentor (Year 7 – 8). From Year 9 to Year 12 studentsare in House Mentor groups with a House Mentor responsible fortheir academic and pastoral welfare.Each House, under the guidance of the Head of House in SeniorSchool, has its own symbols and practices, and fosters a senseof identity and corporate spirit. A student’s sense of belongingamong his peers as well as among his younger and oldercolleagues in his House will be the basis for some of the mostimportant and long-lasting relationships he makes in the School.The House also encourages fellowship among its parents and givesfurther emphasis to staff and parents sharing in a commitment tothe growth of each student.The Cock House competition is the backbone of all activities inMiddle and Senior School.IMMUNISATIONSPlease refer to the School Rules on page 13.INSURANCEThe School has a comprehensive Public Liability insurance policybut this does not cover the students or their property while atschool. Parents may elect to consult specialist insurance agenciesto insure their sons for medical and dental purposes, and to insuretheir sons’ personal property while it is at the School. Specialistinsurance agencies will also be able to advise parents on personalaccident cover.JEWELLERYStudents may not wear ear studs, rings, bracelets or any otherform of jewellery while in school uniform or participating in anyschool-based activity.JOHN BEDNALL CENTRE FORLEARNING SUPPORTThe mission of the Centre is to promote increased access to andparticipation in all aspects of life for students with exceptionalneeds and/or interests. One of the ways the Centre achieves thisis through the development of new educational initiatives. TheCentre seeks to provide new opportunities and challenges bybroadening the existing curriculum and providing for students forwhom the standard curriculum does not fit. The Centre providesa co-ordinating framework through which teaching staff, parentsand students co-operate to extend all learners to their full potential.The Centre assists with:• the development and delivery of programs in literacy andnumeracy as well as study skills for students with exceptionalneeds from Prep to Year 12• the development and delivery of academic extensionprograms for students with exceptional needs from Prep toYear 12• class support for teachers in improving and increasing accessto the curriculum for students with exceptional needs• the promotion of the Centre both within the School and to thewider community• the co-ordination of provision of alternative programs andpathways that require flexible and individual deliveryStrategies include early intervention assessment throughstandardised and aptitude testing; teacher, parent and studentreferral; individual education planning; individual supportprograms; individual extension programs, and as well as teacherand parent support.The Tutoring Service is offered for senior students who needsubject specific tuition. The Centre matches students withsuitable tutors who contact parents to negotiate a contract ofservice. The whole program is designed to support the classroomprogram and works on a user pays system.LIBRARIESNettlefold LibraryOpening Hours:Monday to Thursday 8.10 am – 5.00 pmFriday8.10 am – 4.00 pmExcept for recess on MondaysThis library is located on the first floor of the new purpose builtbuilding, the Library Learning Centre. It serves students fromYears 9 – 12 for senior study support, but provides curriculumsupport for Years K – 12. Extensive computer and wirelessnetworking facilities enable students to research and access digitalresources using their own personal wifi devices, their laptops orthe Library’s desktops and notebooks.Contact the Information Desk: 6221 4250The Stephens LibraryOpening Hours:Monday to Friday 8.10 am – 4.00 pmExcept for recess on TuesdaysThe Stephens Library caters for students from Year 3 – 8. AllJunior School and Middle School students have at least one lessoneach week in the Stephens Library. There is an extensive range of3 - Whole School Information 11